Australia Adds Covid Curves as Outbreak Widens

Australia Adds Covid Curves as Outbreak Widens

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The video discusses the COVID-19 situation in New South Wales, highlighting the rise in cases due to the delta variant and the potential extension of the lockdown. It also covers the economic impact of the lockdown, estimated at 2 billion dollars. The vaccination rollout in Australia is criticized for being slow, with only 14% of the population vaccinated, lagging behind countries like the US and UK. The outbreak may motivate more people to get vaccinated, despite mixed messaging from the government.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the COVID-19 cases in New South Wales?

The cases are of a less contagious variant.

The cases are unrelated to existing clusters.

The cases are decreasing rapidly.

The cases are related to existing clusters.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated economic impact of the lockdown in New South Wales?

Around 1 billion dollars

Around 3 billion dollars

Around 2 billion dollars

Around 4 billion dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the contact tracing effort been described in New South Wales?

Overwhelmed and failing

Ineffective and slow

Incredible and efficient

Non-existent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Australian population is vaccinated according to the transcript?

75%

14%

50%

25%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major criticism of the Australian government's handling of the vaccine rollout?

Excessive vaccination centers

Slow rollout and mixed messaging

Too many vaccines available

Overwhelming public support